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DiNapoli: System Glitch Left Too Many NYC Heat & Hot Water Complaints Ignored
… Having no heat or hot water is a hazard that is supposed to be addressed in 24 … winter when they complain that they have no heat or hot water.” City code requires landlords to provide heat from Oct. 1 to May 31 – the “Heat Season” – and hot water 24 hours a day. Tenant complaints about lack of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-system-glitch-left-too-many-nyc-heat-hot-water-complaints-ignoredOversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention
… care services to more than 1 million New Yorkers annually. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017, Health and Hospitals … nursing staff and manages agreements with staffing agencies on behalf of Health and Hospitals. These staffing … check requirements for nurses are met prior to their hiring. Ensure facilities maintain complete, readily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/16/oversight-nurse-hiring-and-retentionOpinion 97-20
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Unless otherwise provided by special act, the members of a volunteer fire department may determine to use foreign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-20Opinion 95-14
… moneys to purchase a new personal computer to be used for various department purposes, and to pay for a ceremony to … moneys to purchase a new personal computer to be used for various department purposes and to pay for a ceremony to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-14Oversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (2016-N-6) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services is adequately monitoring the security expenses at single adult and adult family homeless...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16n6-response.pdfGrowing Cracks in the Foundation: Local Governments Still Challenged to Keep Up with Vital Infrastructure Needs
This follow-up report expands the analysis of the previous report; updating annual local government financial data and contrasting that to the associated local
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/infrastructure2014.pdfImproper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (2019-S-2)
To determine whether the Department of Health paid for claims in violation of federal and State regulations that require an appropriate National Provider Identifier for ordering, prescribing, referring, and attending (OPRA) health care providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s2.pdfHomeless Outreach Services in the New York City Subway System (2018-S-59) MTA 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) have appropriate oversight ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-18s59-MTAresponse.pdfHomeless Outreach Services in the New York City Subway System (2018-S-59) DHS 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the New York City Department of Homeless Services have appropriate oversight and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-18s59-response.pdfMainstream Managed Care Organizations – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting (2014-S-55) 90-Day Response
To determine whether mainstream managed care organizations are submitting accurate administrative costs to the Department of Health and whether ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-14s55-response.pdfExcess Funds in Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserves (EBALR) - Report to the New York State Legislature
Excess Funds in Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserves (EBALR) - Report to the New York State Legislature
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/ebalr2012.pdfVillage of Painted Post – Board Oversight (2017M-92)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s oversight of Village activities for the period July 1, 2015 through … Village of Painted Post Board Oversight 2017M92 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/08/11/village-painted-post-board-oversight-2017m-92City of Salamanca – Employee Benefits (2023M-96)
… supported or accurately calculated. This resulted in unsupported and possibly improper payments being made. Of … One payment totaling approximately $45,000 was based on more than nine years’ worth of leave accrual records. Officials relied on the accrual review performed by the individual who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/22/city-salamanca-employee-benefits-2023m-96Hannibal Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds (2023M-59)
… in Company funds during an eight-and-a-half-year period. For example, he was able to: Disburse over $451,000 in … May 2022. These improper disbursements went unnoticed for years because the Board did not review bills (claims) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/07/21/hannibal-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-2023m-59State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… property exemptions were not always properly applied for or supported. Of the 99 property tax exemptions that … totaling over $4.1 million were not properly applied for or supported. Property owners received $4,014 in 2019 town tax reductions for these unsupported exemptions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsIntroduction – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… duties. While travel and conference expenses are generally not a significant budgetary item, the opportunities for … reimbursable and general maximum reimbursable amounts. Not obtaining governing board approval before attending … audit of travel reimbursement claims, including a lack of verifying mileage claims. All references in this guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/introductionDiNapoli: City of Kingston Is Addressing Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Needs While Maintaining Fiscal Stability
… The City of Kingston’s economic revitalization and climate resiliency efforts include investments in its … a maritime museum, parks, art galleries and a wide variety of small businesses,” DiNapoli said . “While the city’s … The City of Kingstons economic revitalization and climate resiliency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-city-kingston-addressing-infrastructure-and-affordable-housing-needs-while-maintainingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2126.3
… at the time of the qualifying event, the employee is only eligible for Paid Parental Leave if they are eligible to … FEE or FRC Days: As determined above (Earnings Code FRC only) Amount: As determined above (Earnings Codes FEE and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21263-paid-parental-leave-fullState Agencies Bulletin No. 2126.2
… at the time of the qualifying event, the employee is only eligible for Paid Parental Leave if they are eligible to … FEE or FRC Days: As determined above (Earnings Code FRC only) Amount: As determined above (Earnings Codes FEE and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21262-paid-parental-leave-fullState Agencies Bulletin No. 2126.1
… at the time of the qualifying event, the employee is only eligible for Paid Parental Leave if they are eligible to … FEE or FRC Days: As determined above (Earnings Code FRC only) Amount: As determined above (Earnings Codes FEE and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21261-paid-parental-leave-full